SEGMENT REPORTING (Net Sales by Brand) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2019	Nov. 03, 2018	Aug. 04, 2018	May 05, 2018	Feb. 03, 2018	Oct. 28, 2017	Jul. 29, 2017	Apr. 29, 2017	Feb. 02, 2019	Feb. 03, 2018	Jan. 28, 2017
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales	$ 1,155,602	$ 861,194	$ 842,414	$ 730,899	$ 1,193,158	$ 859,112	$ 779,321	$ 661,099	$ 3,590,109	$ 3,492,690	$ 3,326,740
Abercrombie [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									1,437,571	1,454,092	1,487,024
Hollister [Member]
Schedule of Revenue by Brand [Line Items]
Net Sales									$ 2,152,538	$ 2,038,598	$ 1,839,716